Details

Fresh Water

Season

June - mid July for Kings and August to mid September for Silvers

The rate for 2017 is $5300 - $5450 and includes the RT charter from Anchorage. This is based on a group of 6 anglers. If there are fewer anglers booked or it is a steelhead week the rate is $3800 and you are responsible for your air to Cold Bay and then to Nelson Lagoon.

Number of guests

6 per week

Species:

King Salmon

Silver Salmon

Steelhead

Aleutian Adventures

The fishing is focused on the King Salmon, June to mid July and for Silver Salmon (Coho) early August to mid September. There is also fishing for steelhead for 2 to 4 anglers from mid September to the first week in October. All fishing is done by wading.

Arrivals and Departures

There is no flexibility

Accomodations

The lodge on the Hoodoo River is a fixed tent camp with spacious Weatherport Tents. All tents are heated and they were so warm I wore shorts in September! each tent has 2 to 4 twin beds with linnens and blankets. They are on a wooden deck that is connected to the diinng/kitchen tent. It is located up from the river with a panoramic view of the valley. In addition there is a nice hot water shower and 2 deluxe outhouses (soon to change to flush toilets)

Non Anglers / Activities

This is for anglers only

Airport / Logistics

The standard itinerary with a full lodge of 6 anglers is - Friday fly into Anchorage and overnight. Saturday AM charter flight from Anchorage to Nelson Lagoon. There you will be met and transferred by boat up river to the lodge. On the return it is back to Anchorage on the charter in the afternoon and either fly out that evening or overnight in Anchorage and home the next morning.
If there are not enough anglers in the week for the charter ( less than 6) or it is a steelhead week with 2-4 anglers you will take the Am flight on PenAir to Cold Bay. From there you will take a scheduled charter flight to Nelson Lagoon. If you are headed to the Hoodoo River you will proceed there by boat. If you are going to the camp at Steelhead Creek you will be met and drive down the beach to the camp. Should the tide be high and the beach not passable you will wait in Nelson Lagoon until the beach is passable.

Climate

The climate changes from the beginning of the season in mid June to the end in October. Daytime highs range from 40's to 70. The lows range from frosting at night (at the end of the season) to 50's. Layering is the key to comfort here as elsewhere in Alaska.

Included

Round-trip Charter to Nelson Lagoon (on a week for 6 anglers), transport to the lodge, 7 nights lodging, 6 days guided fishing, all meals and snacks.

Not Included

fishing license which you need to get online before departing to the lodge, fishing gear and flies, alcoholic beverages, guide and staff gratuities,

Currency/Credit Cards

no credit cards, cash only

Gratuities

Guide gratuities should be $250 - $300 for the week, camp gratuities should be $150 for the week.

Medical Facilities

The nearest medical facility is King Salmon, but the best option is Anchorage. Medevac insurance is highly recommended.

Documentation

Photo ID or Passport

Beverages

The lodge furnishes sodas, water and juice. Bring your own alcoholic beverage of choice. Weight is usually and issue so the is not a lot of beer drinking going on.

Laundry

No laundry service. You could wash a garment out in the shower if you need to.

Phone, Internet, Power

Phone: paid phone

Internet: no internet

Power: 110 volts

Over 500 miles from Anchorage on the Aleutian Peninsula is a true wilderness lodge on the Hoodoo (aka Sapsuk) River. There is a prolific run of King and Silver Salmon. These unpressured fish eat the fly. This is fishing that other locations and lodges wish they had but no longer do. There are some rainbows and char if you want a change of pace. If you have not been to the Aleutian Peninsula you should go, it is very special. Fishing is accessed by jet boat but all done by wading. This is an intimate camp for 6 anglers. The camp is quite comfortable with spacious Weatherport tents with heaters and a large dining/kitchen tent. This is all on an extensive wooden deck, with a panoramic view of the valley.